Finland

Average monthly temperatures in Helsinki (°C)

While staying in Finland, go at least once to sauna. In Helsinki we recommend Kotiharjun sauna, the last such public place in the capital, which is wood-fired.

Cruise to an island

From a port in Helsinki you can go by boat to the island Suomenlinna. It used to be a fortress defending the city from attack form the side of the sea, today it is enrapturing with its nature and an interesting museum.

A sanctuary in stone

Around 30 minutes’ drive from the port, in the district Töölö there is situated Temppeliaukio, the church in stone, one of the most known buildings in the whole Finland.

What’s worth seeing in Helsinki?

Helsinki is a city of modern technologies, minimalistic architecture and perfect, based on fishes and wild meat, local cuisine. Though winters are cold there, don’t be afraid – the capital of Finland is beautiful at each season of the year.

Helsinki doesn’t have a typical main square like most of other cities. As a meeting point or a local landmark is serving Kauppatori, a trade market on the shore of the Baltic Sea. You can find there not only tasteful, covered stalls with food, including fishes, but also souvenirs and numerous eateries and cafes. In October this place is filled with scent of basic gift of the Baltic Sea as traditional herring market, called silakkamarkkinat, is taking place there. It is also worth to go to the boardwalk Esplanadin Puisto, by which a lovely park is situated together with baronial, secessionist building, premises of artistic cafe Kapelli.

In the city’s panorama dominant are simple in form, spectacular buildings such as Helsingin päärautatieasema, a railway station Helsinki Main City or headquarters of the Parliament (Eduskunta) and numerous sanctuaries. The most famous of them is white, neoclassical Lutheran cathedral Tuomiokirkko, built on a hill by Senate square and made of red brick Uspenski Cathedral located on an island Katajanokka Skatudden. You will get there without struggles – both buildings can be noticed from afar. Visit also ultramodern, minimalistic and made almost entirely of wood Chapel of Silence (Kampin Kapelli), situated in the business district Kamppi. It is open every day till 20.

Modern Finnish cuisine is a mix of traditional dishes with modern recipes in continental style. In restaurants serving local specialties it is worth to try poronpaisti, a reindeer roast, leipäjuusto, which is baked cow’s cheese and perunamuusi with lihapullat – mashed potatoes with meatballs. It is good to know that lunch is usually served between 11 and 14 and during that time prices of dishes are the cheapest. Where to go when you feel hungry? To a restaurant Juuri at Korkeavuorenkatu, Lappi at Annankatu, as well as Finnjavel at Etelaeranta.

Average monthly temperatures in Turku (°C)

The first University in Turku was established in 1640. It was funded by Swedish Queen Christina from the house of Vasa, that was then just a 14-years old girl. Swedish is operational language at university.

The city of trade

Turku since its beginnings has been a very important trade centre, of which indicate even its name. It comes from a word “tǔrgǔ” that means market in Old Russian.

For shopping

In the city’s centre enter Turku Kauppahalli – it’s a market, where you can buy not only fresh fishes, fruits or vegetables, but also souvenirs from the city.

What to see in Turku

The oldest town in Finland. We know that its area was already inhabited in the Bronze Age. Due to its location at the mouth of the river Aura, since the 8th century Turku has been the important port city. It was there where life and trade was blossoming and fertile soils allow gathering rich harvest. Turku was the country’s capital from Middle Ages till the beginning of the 19th century.

The castle Turunlinna will fascinate everyone. Built in 1280, later on it was many times renovated. It remains the oldest known castle in Finland. Apart from the museum of the city’s and the country’s history, you can visit there castle rooms and even dungeons.

It is also worth to step by another unique place - Luostarinmäki Handicrafts Museum. In 1827 almost whole city was destroyed in a fire. The only district that survived was Luostarinmäki, situated on a small hill. Today it is the complex of 18 buildings. You can visit post office, stable, cotton mill, bakery and houses from the 19th century. Thanks to surrounding green areas, it is a lovely place for a walk. Whereas by the river, at Läntinen Rantakatu street, there is a 19th century pharmacy full of drugs from that times.

Do you travel with child? Make sure to visit Naantali on Kailo island, where there was built amusement park The world of Moomins. The park is an exact reconstruction of a village, where characters from books of Tove Jansson live. You can meet there Snork Maiden, play harmonica with Snufkin or discuss with Little My. Less known characters are also not missing – kids will definitely be happy to play with Stinky.

For romantic dinner go to one of restaurants located on boats that are moored by the bank of the river Aura. Boats are not sailing as they are too big to fit under bridges, but still experience is fantastic. Do you fancy to feast like a Viking? Go to Viikinkiravintola Harald. Wooden interiors and animals’ skins on seats and accompanying meat on a plate stabbed by…sword. Incredible vibe is guaranteed. Scandinavian cuisine is not all about meats, as it may seem, but also have some perfectly prepared vegetables to offer, so vegetarians will find something for themselves.

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